Florida · Off-grid & homestead potential

Washington County

71BoltScore / 100
#10 of 67 in Florida

Washington County is a strong bolthole (71/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (59.2″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (80% Republican). The trade-offs: moderate natural-hazard risk.

How Washington County scores

Hazard Safety41
Freedom92
Food64
Isolation69
Sovereignty68
Water93
Affordability72
$225kTypical home
0.5%Property tax
$4,787Land / acre
59.2"Annual rain
10.7% of yrsSevere drought
85 miNearest metro
43.8People / sq mi
0%Federal land
67.6°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Washington County, Florida

Is Washington County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Washington County is a strong bolthole (71/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (59.2″/yr) with little drought and strong economic & personal freedom (80% Republican). Watch-outs: moderate natural-hazard risk.

How much does land cost in Washington County, Florida?

Land in Washington County runs about $4,787 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Washington County?

Washington County gets about 59.2" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 10.7% of years.

How remote is Washington County?

The nearest major metro is about 85 miles away, and population density is 43.8 people per square mile.

How Washington compares in Florida

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